Special Needs Dentistry

Do you have young children or a loved one with special needs who are unable to cooperate for dental care?

Developmentally disabilities, special needs, and medically compromised individuals suffer from an array of dental problems just like everyone else! From dental abscesses to throbbing pain, cavities and gum disease; everyone requires individual attention and dental care. We are here to help you and your loved one here at The Dental Anesthesia Center.

Dr. Hoffmann and Dr. Thoms completes dental procedures for patients here in the office, requiring general anesthesia or sedation. Once the patient is fully asleep, the dental anesthesiologists and three qualified trained assistants will strive to achieve the patient’s mouth back to a healthy state and the individual out of discomfort. There are always three DAANCE (Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination) certified assistants in operatory with the dental anesthesiologist; one monitoring the anesthesia, one managing patients airway and suctioning, and one assisting with the dental treatment. Individuals with physical or mental disabilities can accomplish complete dental care in a comfortable setting. Special need patients can have a thorough exam, including taking x-rays, and cleaning with general anesthesia. The Dental Anesthesia team is compassionate and here to help patients accomplish dental care that they may have never had before.

Appointment Request Call to Schedule 314-862-7844

Dr. Hoffmann and Dr.Thoms are highly qualified Dental Anesthesiologists, providing care for a wide array of patients in office, including those with:

The reasons that keep a person away from the dentist are personal and unique to each individual. We are a full-service dental practice providing care to various patients for all of their dental needs and desires.

My 9yr old daughter was afraid of going to the dentist. I was referred to Dental Anesthesia and I must say, they were AWESOME!! Dr Sean Thoms along with the staff were wonderful. They explained everything they were going to do to my daughter and kept me well informed during her procedure. They allowed me to be by her side until she was sedated. They even called later in the day just to check on her. My daughter said they made her feel very comfortable and would want to return to this practice for future procedures." - via Google

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